Poll

Agriculture

Kentucky 4-H is one of the most important and influential youth programs in our state and our county.
Across Kentucky over 256,000 youth ages 9 to 19 learn about leadership, citizenship and life skills in “learn-by-doing” experiences such as communications and public speaking, through agriculture projects like livestock judging, science projects with robotics, 4-H camp, Teen Conference and many other 4-H programs and activities.

Henry County will be attending camp at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp from July 7-10 with Shelby and Pulaski counties this summer.
The theme is “Camp Hollywood” and there are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the week.
The following are some of the classes that will be offered: canoeing, fishing, riflery, archery, high ropes challenge, low ropes challenge, cave exploration, swimming, hiking and sports. The ages for the camp are 9-14 or 4th – 8th grade.

Since the tax filing season is underway, many people are searching for assistance to help them get their taxes prepared.
Help is available for many consumers who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) programs.
The IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program works with community organizations to provide high quality tax preparation services, free of charge, for low-to-moderate income tax filers.

Today I sit at the desk of the Henry County Extension Agent for Agriculture for the last time. My emotions are mixed. While I look forward to a new chapter of life, I will sorely miss the daily interactions with a wonderfully talented and dedicated extension staff and you, the people of Henry County.
Over the past few weeks, since my retirement was announced, I have been visited by so many of you with your expressions of ‘best wishes’ in person or by card or letter.

There is a lot going on in 4-H Clubs across the county. If you are looking for something new to try I would like to encourage you to check out the clubs listed below and see if there is something that piques your interest. 4-H is learning at its best, you come because you’re interested and learn skills you can use throughout your life. Don’t miss out. Call us at 845-2811 or visit us on the web for more details www.henrycounty4h.com

Here is some information from one of our Extension Management Specialists, Joanne Bankston of Kentucky State University who wants you to be sure to claim federal tax dollars that you deserve.
Did you work full or part-time during 2014 and have an income of less than $52,000 with children and less than $14,590 without children? You may qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC).

Because of buyer/manufacturer concerns, an annual training for tobacco producers called Tobacco GAP Certification was made mandatory a couple of years ago.
GAP stands for Good Agricultural Practices, and the trainings include information on Tobacco Production, Environmental Stewardship and Labor Management/ Worker Safety.
UK Extension Agronomist Dr. Bob Pearce spearheads the Kentucky Tobacco GAP Training efforts, in cooperation with a new organization known as “GAP Connections.”